Natalia Silva tells Valentina Shevchenko to 'get in line' for title shot
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 5:46 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Natalia Silva, after winning the vacant UFC women’s flyweight title against Cong Wang on October 3, addressed several post-fight issues. She refuted Wang's eye-poke allegations and responded to Dana White’s remarks regarding Wang’s performance. Silva also reacted to former champion Valentina Shevchenko, who congratulated her and suggested Silva should hold the belt until her return from injury. Silva asserted that the championship is hers and said Shevchenko needs to wait her turn.
- •Silva defeated Cong Wang by unanimous decision at UFC 332.
- •Wang claimed an eye poke affected her performance, which Silva disputed.
- •Silva extended her winning streak to nine in the UFC.
- •Silva plans to defend her title in 2027.
- •Shevchenko indicated she intends to reclaim her title when fit.
- 5:46 AMSherdog — Natalia Silva tells Valentina Shevchenko to 'get in line' for UFC belt
"Natalia Silva has addressed Cong Wang’s eye-poke claim, Dana White’s assessment of their title fight and Valentina Shevchenko’s warning to her.
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